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Nissan Qashqai vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Nissan Qashqai vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Qashqai is marginally cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Kia EV4 Hatchback costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,615 £.

EV4 Hatchback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers marginally more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers moderately more torque with 330 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 47 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers moderately more boot space – 504 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries slightly more – 516 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,200
EV4 Hatchback

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 440 - 625 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Nissan Qashqai?

The Nissan Qashqai is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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